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From struggles to success: UNILAG student who once begged for school fees graduates

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Oluwakemisola Emmanuel, a resilient student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has defied the odds to achieve her dream of graduating with a B.Sc. in Mass Communication. Once compelled to beg on the streets to raise her tuition fees, Oluwakemisola’s story is a powerful testament to perseverance and hope. Through a series of throwback photos […]

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Nigerian Educator, Kayode Adewale, Among Top 50 Teachers Globally

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Nigeria is celebrating a monumental achievement as Kayode Adewale, a mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School in Ogun State, secures a spot among the Top 50 teachers in the world through the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. This global initiative by the Varkey Foundation, supported by UNESCO, recognizes educators who have transformed lives and communities

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Lagos govt launches Eko learners’ support for WAEC, NECO candidates 

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The Lagos State Government has launched the Eko Learners’ Support programme to help students preparing for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO) exams achieve academic excellence.  Speaking at the unveiling ceremony yesterday at the Education Resource Centre in Lagos, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, described

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Bauchi varsity appoints new librarian

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The Management of Bauchi-owned Sa’adu Zungur University has appointed Dr. Aliyu Ahmad as the new University Librarian. The appointment is a significant milestone in the University’s efforts to strengthen its Library services and support academic excellence. Dr. Aliyu Ahmad having worked at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he held various positions, including Chairman, Library

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Oyo NUT denies favouritism in new teachers’ posting

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The Nigerian Union of Teachers, Oyo State Chapter, has debunked the alleged inequitable distribution of newly recruited teachers in the state. The chapter’s chairman, Mr Raji Oladimeji, denied the allegation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Monday. Oladimeji said there was no way 5,600 teachers would be equitably distributed

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UNILAG graduates 16,409 as two achieve perfect 5.0 CGPA

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The University of Lagos, on Monday, at its 55th Convocation, celebrated two exceptional scholars, Damilare Adebakin and Samuel Badekale, for achieving perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average of 5.0. Both students hail from the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics in the Faculty of Science. It was reported on January 8 that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade

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JAMB says 2025 UTME registration yet to start, changes English novel

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry has yet to commence. The board assured candidates that details of the registration process will be announced in due course. In a statement shared on its official X account on Wednesday, JAMB also advised prospective

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Prioritise education, Obasanjo tells Tinubu

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to prioritise sustainable funding for education in Nigeria. Speaking on Tuesday at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, during the 70th birthday celebration of the Vice Chancellor of Bells University, Oludele Ojediran, Obasanjo stressed the need for

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Nasarawa speaker promises state-owned varsity more funds

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Speaker of the Nasarawa House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, has promised to support and increase funding for the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, in making the institution a citadel of learning. Mr Jatau gave the assurance while in the audience with the university’s management, led by the vice-chancellor, Sada’atu Liman, on Tuesday in Lafia. Mr Jatau

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ASUU condemns proposed TETFund allocation cut

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Akure Zone, has kicked against the proposed reduction of allocations to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as outlined in the 2024 Nigeria Tax Bill currently under review by the National Assembly. ASUU raised alarm over provisions in the bill that would reduce TETFund’s share of the education tax to

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Abia to enforce zero tolerance policy for out -of-school children

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The Abia State government has started the Out-of-School Policy it had earlier announced last year.   The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu who made this public in Umuahia, said that the State government has officially launched the “Out-of-School Policy with the reopening of schools on Monday, 13th January 2025. According to him, a special

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Tinubu’s govt distributes rice to student union presidents across Nigeria

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President Bola Tinubu’s administration has distributed bags of rice to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The distribution, facilitated by Asefon Sunday, the Special Adviser on student engagement, took place on Tuesday in Abuja. “Today, SUG Presidents from across the nation will receive rice from President Bola

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Lagos plans social media tutorials for WAEC, NECO candidates

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The Lagos State Government has launched the EKO Learners’ Support Programme, an innovative initiative aimed at aiding students preparing for the West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council examinations. This was made known by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, during an unveiling ceremony at the Education Resource Centre, Ojodu, Lagos,

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Katsina distributes textbooks, buses to schools

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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Tuesday distributed educational materials to schools at the Government House, Katsina. The materials include 25,000 copies each of Mathematics, Computer Science and English Language textbooks for Basic 4-6 pupils, 18 buses for project coordination and special needs equipment for the School for the Blind. Also, as part of the

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